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plebiscite [ˈplɛbɪˌsaɪt -sɪt] n
1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a direct vote by the electorate of a state, region, etc., on some question of usually national importance, such as union with another state or acceptance of a government programme 2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) any expression or determination of public opinion on some matter See also referendum [from Old French plēbiscite, from Latin plēbiscītum decree of the people, from plēbs the populace + scītum, from scīscere to decree, approve, from scīre to know] plebiscitary [pləˈbɪsɪtərɪ] adj ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
plebiscite noun vote, poll, referendum, ballot The future of the country should be decided by plebiscite. Translations plebiscite n → Plebiszit nt, → Volksentscheid m plebiscite [ˈplɛbɪsɪt] n → plebiscito to hold a plebiscite → fare un referendum plebiscite [ˈplɛbɪsɪt] n → plebiscito to hold a plebiscite → fare un referendum How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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My friend was scornful, and I bribed him to mention the plebiscite to no one, but secretly I was elated and amazed. |
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